Edward Ellis

November 10, 1995

Edward Ellis, 51, an award-winning teacher and coach for 27 years at Dett Elementary School in Chicago, died in September at his home in St. Paul. Mr. Ellis was a finalist for the Golden Apple Award in 1991 and a recipient of the Maremont Dedicated Teachers Award in the 1970s. In addition to teaching, he coached girls basketball and softball at Flower Vocational High School in Chicago. Mr. Ellis lived in Hyde Park for 43 years. In 1994, he decided to take advantage of early retirement incentives being offered to Illinois teachers. Mr. Ellis continued teaching as a substitute in St. Paul. Survivors include his parents, Miriam and Harold Ellis; and a sister. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Congregation Rodfei Zedek, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago.